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Photos from the Archive Residents of Seacliff Village turned out en mass to protest the proposed strip mall. It was a good old fashioned protest march lead by Pepper Golesh. (We were new to the neighborhood at the time and thought it would be a cool way to do something good and meet the neighbors.) Unfortunately, there were only these few photos in the archives, but it still stands as a great example of a community coming together to stand up for the quality of everyone's life. If you happen to have some photos of this event that you would like to share, please send them along and I will add them to the collection. Also, I could not provide captions, as I was just a beginner at that time (and still a novice). Anything you can contribute to the history of Seacliff Park will be appreciated.

An original Seacliff Village Plan Committee proposal:

Seacliff Village

Seacliff Village Plan Committee's Proposed Re-devolopment in Seacliff:

1. That the Seacliff Golf Course remain as is , with a recreational facility that will compliment a B&B, the State Park and be in keeping with a resort area.
2. Community Park on the McGregor Property. We would like to realize a park, perhaps with a community Center as a focal point for our youth, elders and families.
3. We ask that the entire 9 acres of the McGregor Property be designated for a Park.
4. Removal of trailer park behind Bob's Market for future commerical development in lin e with Village concept.
5. Village trees, flowers and lighting: Beatification of, and facade improvements with respect to the older buildings. Seacliff Plan to affect village concept as a whole, encompassing Santa Cruz, San Jose, Broadway, North, State Drive, and Center Streets. Underground utilities to be included.
6. Seven acres of visitor area overlooking entry to Seacliff Beach (bluff area) to accomodate events.
7. Public Parking acquisition for Seacliff Village.
8. Pedestrian/bicycle path connecting to Seacliff Village with (old) Aptos Village incorporating necessary mitigation for safety and privacy.
9. Poor Clare's property as an educational marine museum (13.5 acres of visitor accomodation-zoned parcel housing a museum emphasizing the uniqueness of Monterey Bay in an educational exploratorium.
10. The Seacliff Village Merchant request the following:

• A Quit Claim deed on parcel No. 42-031-14 located at Santa Cruz Avenue and State Park Drive. This unused parcel is owned by the State Dept of Parks and Recreation. Seacliff Village Association is now incorporated with tax exempt status to accept a deed to this parcel to add needed parking to the business area.
• Installation of a drainage pipe to correct the drainage and severe erosion problem at 218 State Park Drive. Each year flooding of the Center Street businesses occurs because of lack of drainage over the County easement.

Install a center median on Center Street with planting of trees and shrubs to beautify the business street and slow traffic. Also, underground utilities along Center Street with the installation of ornamental street lights.

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